Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004PT CRUISER TOURING, 2.4 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 66 (FRAME SYSTEM & BUMPER SYSTEM)ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBERREMOVAL
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, Automatic
Engine Cradle CROSSMEMBER: Removal
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
VERIFY THAT VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SECURED TO THE LIFTING DEVICE. VEHICLE CENTER OF GRAVITY WILL CHANGE WHEN HEAVY COMPONENTS ARE REMOVED CAUSING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
- Release hood latch and open hood.
- Remove nuts holding engine mounts to cradle.
- Install a suitable engine support device.
- Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
- Remove bolts holding transaxle crossmember to cradle.
- Lower vehicle and lift engine and transaxle off cradle.
- Raise and support vehicle on safety stands.
- Disconnect sway bar links.
- Remove bolts retaining suspension lower ball joints to spindles.
- Separate lower control arm from spindle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM .
- Support cradle on a 10 cm by 10 cm by 90 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 36 in.) wood beam and a jack.
- Remove bolts holding cradle to body shell (Fig 1 ).
- Lower cradle away from body shell.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.